Well, I Am Back in the Hospital

So just a few days ago, I posted about how smoothly recovery was going. I was (and still am) happy with my new ileostomy.

Well, two days ago, I woke up with severe stomach pain and very little, very watery output. I immediately suspected a blockage and tried all those home remedies until my boyfriend (bless him) convinced me to go to the ER. There, they admitted me to the hospital, where I am now fighting to get adequate treatment. After insisting on getting a CT scan, even though doctors told me they wouldn't find anything, they did find my small bowel obstructed by a random fold in the intestine. They'll try conservative treatment first, but I am quite scared that I might need surgery again.

Anyways, wishing you all the best!

That's no good, but now at least you have an answer. I had a similar thing after one of my ops, but I didn't even get out of the hospital. This will pass.

I am sorry to hear this. Being in the hospital sucks, but it sounds like you are where you need to be. Hopefully, this can be taken care of conservatively, and you will be on your way back home.

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So glad you're getting the help you need! Examples of speaking up for ourselves are so valuable! Please know we're all sending good vibes for a successful remedy and speedy recovery!

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I'm sorry you are back in the hospital. I bounced back to the hospital after my surgery too, and I know how discouraging that can be. In my case, my husband was called by my home health nurse and came home in the middle of the day. All he said was, "Get up. We're going to the hospital." I knew it wasn't up for discussion, and it saved my life. So, quick shout out to the caring men in our lives.

I'm also sorry you are having to fight for your needs. I'm glad you were able to do that when you feel so bad. I hope this resolves on its own.

Let us know how you are doing.

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So sorry you are going through this. I can totally relate, and I'm not even sure how many times I went to the ER with a bowel obstruction. All but once was when I had a colostomy that wasn't working. I did have an obstruction about a month after my ileostomy, which cleared itself after a day in the hospital, but it scared me. The good news is that it only happened that one time, and it was probably just me being stupid with my diet when I still had swollen tissue from surgery. Hopefully, this will clear itself and it won't happen again. Let us know how things go.

Terry

So what is 'conservative' treatment for a fold in the intestine?

Best wishes

Jayne

Bumblebee, I'm sorry you had to go through this, but good for you for insisting on a scan. It just sounds like common sense to do one. I hope it's an easy fix. Hang in there.